State v. Barton

HOWELL, Chief Judge:

Appellant Cornelius Barton was indicted for two counts of distribution of crack cocaine, one count of unlawful possession of a pistol by a person under twenty-one, and one count of grand larceny of a motor vehicle (the Old Charges). In addition, Barton was indicted for kidnapping, first-degree burglary, and first-degree criminal sexual conduct (the New Charges). Barton pleaded guilty to the Old Charges and the New Charges, and was sentenced by the trial court. Thereafter, Barton moved to withdraw his guilty plea as to the New Charges, or, in the alternative, to reduce his…